Empire Total War: WOW!!!! Feb, 3 2009

[mgoblue]

Re: Empire Total War: WOW!!!! Feb, 3 2009

I was a bit concerned whether my laptop would play it smoothly and to my surprise it actually plays smooth. Only thing though is the long load times. oh well, game is badass enough for me to deal with it.

I think everyone had the load issues (not just laptop or lower spec systems)....hopefully it's better on the full game, we'll see. Either way the game will rock.

[Cusefan]

Re: Empire Total War: WOW!!!! Feb, 3 2009

I think everyone had the load issues (not just laptop or lower spec systems)....hopefully it's better on the full game, we'll see. Either way the game will rock.

I really like it considering My favorite game Franchise of all time is Civilization. Im gonna have to pump up my laptop surrounding though, Im gonna need to hook up my Laptop to TV and get the sound going...

Edit: That was easy, HDMI really is a amazing invention...

[Coug00]

Re: Empire Total War: WOW!!!! Feb, 3 2009

I think everyone had the load issues (not just laptop or lower spec systems)....hopefully it's better on the full game, we'll see. Either way the game will rock.

Yes, the long load times were due to the demo, which had barely any optimization since it was based off of an old build. Besides the long load times, it was only using one of my CPU cores, so I'm expecting better performance with the full game. I've read the full game load times are still considered long for a PC game, but not nearly as bad as the demo.


If you want to torture yourself for another day or so read this campaign from a CA guy playing as Prussia.

http://shoguntotalwar.yuku.com/topic/44021/t/A-Prussian-Campaign-Report.html

I have overstretched and cannot resupply this far out. My generals have no clear route for reinforcments and canont call for any. Both my field armies are eventually surrounded outside Vienna itself. Three massive Austrian armies are ready to attack me in the next turn. With these armies wiped out they will advance unopposed into my capital, giving me nothing to hold them back with.

The battle is long and hard.

The Austrians kill hundreds of my men with a well times barrage of cannon fire as they march, followed by rifleman hidden in the trees. By the time my men are in position I know I needed to recruit artillery of my own and some more cavalry. But it is too late.
Despite a spirited battle my men are tired, worried and in poor shape. An Austrian cannon volley follwed by a raking line of fire from irregularsl forces their breaking point, they flee.

I shout in rage as they run from the field, knowing this leaves my southern flank open and my capital lightly defended.

The next turn I prepare for the worst, recruiting poor militia units and irregulars as they are fast and cheap in a last minute attempt to hold back the Austrian invasion that will swell up from Vienna.

Then it happens.

A massive Polish Army, backed by Russians appears out of the fog of war and lays siege to Vienna. More than twenty brigades are stationed in the Austrian capital and the combined Russian Polish force annihilate them utterly.

My allies have saved me.

[b1gwolt]

Re: Empire Total War: WOW!!!! Feb, 3 2009

Yes, the long load times were due to the demo, which had barely any optimization since it was based off of an old build. Besides the long load times, it was only using one of my CPU cores, so I'm expecting better performance with the full game. I've read the full game load times are still considered long for a PC game, but not nearly as bad as the demo.


If you want to torture yourself for another day or so read this campaign from a CA guy playing as Prussia.

http://shoguntotalwar.yuku.com/topic...gn-Report.html

Yeah that sounds pretty rad, going to be a long couple of days.

[homer73]

Re: Empire Total War: WOW!!!! Feb, 3 2009

Off topic a bit, but any of you guys old enough to have played L'Empereur on the NES? Always thought that was a damn good game for it's time. Ya, Im bored... nothing to do but play the demo... over and over again!:wink:

[BoomerSooner11]

Re: Empire Total War: WOW!!!! Feb, 3 2009

I think everyone had the load issues (not just laptop or lower spec systems)....hopefully it's better on the full game, we'll see. Either way the game will rock.

I had a pretty tough time too, I'm just hoping that the full game is better, I would think so...my laptop isn't that bad, lol.

[studbucket]

Re: Empire Total War: WOW!!!! Feb, 3 2009

Yes, the long load times were due to the demo, which had barely any optimization since it was based off of an old build. Besides the long load times, it was only using one of my CPU cores, so I'm expecting better performance with the full game. I've read the full game load times are still considered long for a PC game, but not nearly as bad as the demo.


If you want to torture yourself for another day or so read this campaign from a CA guy playing as Prussia.

http://shoguntotalwar.yuku.com/topic...gn-Report.html

What an amazing story, I just read all of his posts. I wish I didn't have to wait until June (after I graduate) to play this game.

[kapo]

Re: Empire Total War: WOW!!!! Feb, 3 2009

You're right. There are non steam cracks for most games. I wish there was a better way.

You would miss out on all the patches released over steam if you did this. TW games have always needed a bit of fixing up after release too. In fact, there is supposed to be a patch released on the 4th.

[kapo]

Re: Empire Total War: WOW!!!! Feb, 3 2009

It seems there was some confusion before for release dates. They've now said retail boxes will be able to activate on the 3rd, and downloaders from steam on the 4th. Also there is no pre loading.

Pretty stupid if you ask me.

[mgoblue]

Re: Empire Total War: WOW!!!! Feb, 3 2009

It seems there was some confusion before for release dates. They've now said retail boxes will be able to activate on the 3rd, and downloaders from steam on the 4th. Also there is no pre loading.

Pretty stupid if you ask me.

Yeah, it's pretty odd....Steam people lose out on half a day, but I see why they'd want retail boxes to be able to play off the bat. I dunno, just a weird situation.

[Darkleaf]

Re: Empire Total War: WOW!!!! Feb, 3 2009

This whole steam thing killed my desire to buy this game. And I was hyped for this game..

[kapo]

Re: Empire Total War: WOW!!!! Feb, 3 2009

This whole steam thing killed my desire to buy this game. And I was hyped for this game..

I don't see why it would do that, steam is a pretty good program and service most of the time.

[Cusefan]

Re: Empire Total War: WOW!!!! Feb, 3 2009

I don't see why it would do that, steam is a pretty good program and service most of the time.

I like steam, it sucked when it first came out but its very functional.

[MachoMyers]

Re: Empire Total War: WOW!!!! Feb, 3 2009

My copy arrived a day early and I'm installing onto Steam right now!

Good thing I'm in the UK and Steam is good to go right NOW

[Coug00]

Re: Empire Total War: WOW!!!! Feb, 3 2009

My copy arrived a day early and I'm installing onto Steam right now!

Good thing I'm in the UK and Steam is good to go right NOW

Yeah, you're very lucky. Its been delayed at least a day in North America.

Give us your impressions when you get a chance.